Global Center for Health Innovation officially opens

The Global Center for Health Innovation had its official opening today, Oct. 8, as about 400 invited guests heard Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove set high expectations for the building, designed as a showcase for the future of health care and a boost for the city of Cleveland.
“We're turning the page and starting a new chapter in Cleveland history,” Mr. FitzGerald said. “This will be a catalyst economic and community improvement.”
The first event at the center will be the Cleveland Clinic's annual medical innovation summit Oct. 14 to Oct. 16. It will bring to Cleveland 1,000 people from around the world to see how the health care and medical communities are working to combat obesity.